Spring Produce 101

Spring has sprung! The time when farmers markets, green grocers and our local supermarkets experience an influx of tasty, colorful fruits and vegetables. Find out what you need to know about shopping spring here.

March 24, 2014

Spring has sprung! The time when farmers markets, green grocers and our local supermarkets experience an influx of tasty, colorful fruits and vegetables. Seasonal produce means it’s produced closer therefore in the ground longer - our meals will be fresher, more nutritious, flavorful, cost less, and on top of that when the season comes for your favorite fruit or vegetable you will truly enjoy and savor it at its best!

Luckily the coming months boast some of the most colorful and flavorful produce of the year so shop seasonally with SupermarketGuru to get the most nutrition for your buck!

Strawberries, kiwis, all types of leafy greens, oranges, mangos, and asparagus are all great sources of the potent antioxidant and immune booster vitamin C. Just a reminder, vitamin C-rich foods help protect cells from free radical damage, help with vitamin E regeneration, improve iron absorption and some believe vitamin C may shorten the duration or help prevent colds.

Many spring fruits and vegetables also serve up an excellent ‘dose’ of vitamin A, which functions to preserve and improve eyesight as well as help fight viral infections. Some of the best include: carrots, apricots, mangos, leafy greens including: spinach, kale, Swiss chard, mustard and dandelion greens, and more.

Snack on strawberries, apricots, kiwis, mangos, and oranges to taste the flavors and gain the nutritional benefits of springs best fruits.

Use SupermarketGuru’s suggestions to make a shopping list, or ask the produce manager in your local supermarket to direct you to the freshest seasonal picks, as they vary regionally. Happy and healthy spring shopping and enjoy!